A weller tip is made of a copper core which is electro plated with iron to extend the life of the tip. Do not over 64hd the mbc510 standard spray gun has a tighten the fluid tip. Nickel or gold plating can add a real touch of class to a firearm. I think they offered the model 1917s in blue, case hardened, and nickel, also, not to mention the newer. The fine gun room at bass pro shops has several beautiful nickel plated colts. Okay, did a tff search and am not finding anything on the subject for the care and maintenance of nickel plated guns. How to clean nickel plated guns without ruining the finish. Using electricity and acid larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates the process. Stainless steel, located in body and in air nozzle by tapers. Gold, for example, is very soft and does not wear well.
If you want to go old school on cleaning nickel plated guns, stick with ballistol. Oct 04, 2010 nickel or gold plating can add a real touch of class to a firearm. For maximum speed, accuracy and precision, the pilot signierk spray gun is the only choice. No major gun manufacturer uses a copper underplate on their nickeled guns. Gun metal14, antique nickel 15a even though these finishes are equipped with a clear protective coating they are susceptible to damage. The result is a beautiful, deep finish that will maintain its brilliance with regular maintenance. The gun body is made of nickelplated brass and it features a stainless steel nozzle. This is a discussion on polishing a nickel gun within the maintenance forums, part of the firearm forum category. The nonworking end of the tip is plated with nickel for protection against corrosion and then chrome plated to prevent the solder from adhering except where desired. It is best to fully disassemble the firearm prior to polishing the nickel finish to prevent the cream polishing paste from becoming dried up in difficult.
How to polish a nickel firearm finish gone outdoors your. What solventsoils are safe to clean a nickel plated gun with. The resulting gun has a very aged, dull, bare metal look with the rust and corroding resistance of a nickel. I can only find examples of pistols that have blued finish. G when other material is used for tip cleaning instead of the original damp weller sponge. When i was a kid i wanted a bright shiny nickel plated gun but since i have grown older and wiser i now use guns that are correct. Nickelplated steel valve body with aluminum handle 23hss features. Hard chrome is the most durable of all the platings. Gunsmithing how to deplate nickel plated gun parts. Cleaning nickel pistols, colt mark ivseries 70 govenment model 1911. Gunsmithing how to deplate nickel plated gun parts presented by larry potterfield of midwayusa, stripping parts, how to strip and patina an old chrome faucet to vintage brass, stripping chrome to a nickel finish. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding. Our mission is to promote and support the use of nickel in appropriate applications.
Mauser interams model hsc, nickel 3 516 sa semiautomatic. Nov 27, 2011 cleaning a nickel finish handgun i have all manner of experience with blued and stainless, but have never owned a nickel finish before. Edit let me add, if youre quick and careful, hoppes will probably be fine. Tank multicolor applications 98c359 each outfit includes air and fluid hose assemblies when required model 2001. Aro fluid regulators are one of the product lines from which. The metal prep required requires quite a bit of skill and experience.
Im sure its in there, im just not typing in the right phrase. Natural nickel finishes polished nickel15 brasstechs polished nickel finish is specifically designed to highlight the natural beauty of the base material. Is there a way to buff, polish or otherwise repair very minor blemishes and scratches to a nickelplated steel surface. The old geezer as we affectionately call him, is the guy who taught me how to clean and shoot guns, but i dont think he has even touched this gun for 15 years. I did find a thread from back in 2010 where everyone told how they came about their screen names. Repair nickelplated finish scratches october 20, 2008.
Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. The metal is sanded and polished to a high shine, aged through a chemical process giving the metal a fuzzy look, cleaned extremely well and then plated. The tin coating is burnt off rapidly and oxidation occurs. Cleaning nickel pistols, colt mark ivseries 70 govenment. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, nickel and gold plates parts of. The gun was surveyed by conservators over the years beginning in 1989. We are a manufacturer of parts used in the aerospace industry. A bronze and a nickel plated plaque were installed on the gun in 1958. View and download binks sbea1211 operation manual online. Renaissance wax is great stuff, abeit a bit pricey. But even a blued gun will reflect light just not as much as a bright polished stainless gun.
A discussion started in 2004 but continuing through 2019. Antique nickel is similar to satin nickel, but does not have the rough appearance. If there are any areas on the gun wich there are that have thin or pitting inside the gun or on the outside too, hoppes will find its way there and remove your nickel from the inside out, underneath the plating. Dec 02, 2007 but even a blued gun will reflect light just not as much as a bright polished stainless gun.
Cleaning a nickel finish handgun i have all manner of experience with blued and stainless, but have never owned a nickel finish before. Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, nickel and gold plates parts of a winchester model 67 bolt action. But im having a little problem with a nickel plated cimarron 1911 45 acp. How to polish a nickel firearm finish gone outdoors. If you want something modern eezox or clp, though i dont know what the solvent part of clp is, but i doubt that it would hurt nickel. Cup descriptions 702576 900 cc aluminum cup the cup is constructed from durable aluminum to provide troublefree operation. Since i would never buy a gun that i didnt intend to shoot with the exception of a donor gun, i was wondering how you properly care for a nickel plated gun. A bronze and a nickelplated plaque were installed on the gun in 1958. We have components, silicon iron substrate, sent out for electroless nickel plating. This is the first gun i have ever owned in nickel finish. We have components, silicon iron substrate, sent ou. The gun body is made of nickel plated brass and it features a stainless steel nozzle. Mine appears to have a nickel finish, with black plastic grips. Chapter 3 troubleshooting electroless nickel plating solutions.
Finally, solution imbalance as a result of poor maintenance of the nickel andor reducing agent concentrations can give slow plating rates, poor coverage, and dull deposits. What solventsoils are safe to clean a nickel plated gun. Nickel plated versus stainless steel registered users do not see the above ad. Just a short video showing some of the processes i use to clean nickel finished pistols. Treat gold plated faucets and fittings like you would fine jewelry and avoid any type of astringent or. Nickelplated versus stainless steel registered users do not see the above ad. Ive been told some of the polishes are not good for nickel. Ive purchased a few guns from this guy before and always felt that he was super honest and quite knowledgeable about most firearms and their history.
Nickelplated steel valve body with aluminum handle trigger guard stop adjusting nut provides metered flow capabilities tapered needle threaded valve seat aa23h max. It is best to fully disassemble the firearm prior to polishing the nickel finish to prevent the cream polishing paste from. This kit utilizes dot buttons, solid with no hole for a mandrel. Advice on cleaning nickel plated revolvers the firearms. I bought my first can a couple of years ago from brownells after reading the praises of other gun enthusiasts on the forums, and it really does give an edge to nickel and bright stainless firearms, plus it seems to hold down the smudges and fingerprints as well with a protective coating. When i was a kid i wanted a bright shiny nickel plated gun but since i have grown older and wiser i now use guns that are correct for what i am doing rather than just flashy. Advanced plating technologies offers tactiblack electroless nickel and traditional electroless nickel firearm finishes in both high and medium phosphorus varieties within the firearms and defense industries. For hunting guns i like a dull polymer finish that looks like dark blue. Im one of those guys that actually enjoys cleaning my guns. Brownells room temperature nickel stripper brownells. The correct way to solder 2 3 some reasons for unwettability 1 the selected temperature is too high. Guide to better soldering brochure university of maryland. Firearms finishes traditional and black electroless nickel. Yesterday i did a trade for the revolver shown below.
It depends on the quality of the nickel and how well it was plated. It is a fully automatic adhesive spray gun that is made for spraying quick lines or dots with minimal overspray. It takes out copper and that is the base for nickel plated guns, very bad idea to use hoppes. If there are any areas on the gun wich there are that have thin or pitting inside the gun or on the outside too, hoppes will find its way there and remove your nickel from the. Convenient, easytomix and use liquid completely removes both electrolytic and electroless nickel from steel, copper and copper alloys without heating or agitation. This powerful, easytouse air gun with lever trigger features a max. Nickel plated gun parts must first be deplated before they can be polishing and refinished. Maintaining the nickel and reducing agent concentrations within 10 to 15 percent will usually provide consistency in terms of rate, color, and stability. Adhesives solventbased adhesive spray guns pilot signierk. Put the gun in your safe and leave it there until you can get it refinished. This clothtocloth twistlock fastener is made from nickel plated brass and perfectly suited for a marine environment. Brass nickel plated with taper location on material nozzle to ensure concentricity. Mbc510 manual spray gun combining a drop forged aluminum body with a forged removable spray head, the mbc510 spray gun is ideal for applications that require maximum output and quick changeovers. Nickelplated versus stainless steel shooters forum.
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